John Caldwell
Boxer (1938-2009)
约翰·考德威尔 (拳击运动员) · ジョニー・コードウェル
- Born
- 7 May 1938, Belfast
- Died
- 10 July 2009, Belfast
- Citizenship
- Ireland
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- flyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
John Caldwell (7 May 1938 – 10 July 2009) was an Irish boxer who was only 18 and youngest member of Irish boxing team when he won the bronze medal in the flyweight (– 51 kg) division at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He beat the Australian favourite in the quarter finals but lost to the eventual Russian gold medalist in the semifinals.
Caldwell was considered an adept fighter whose class and skill saw him claim a medal in 1956 and the world bantamweight crown defeating World Champion Alphonso Halami at Wembley on Tuesday 31 October 1961. He enjoyed a successful career as an amateur and professional in which he contested 275 bouts, winning on all but ten occasions.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | 1956 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q6224802 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.